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MV05 NEJ

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

203,966 mi
Last recorded203,966 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 NEJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 203,966 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all copper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 199,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 191,081 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 184,361 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2016 179,019 miles

Oil leak ()

oil sump corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2016 179,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

oil sump corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2015 172,909 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 155,645 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 134,508 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2013 134,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2012 114,272 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 98,297 miles

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

clip insecure on cv rubber

Pass 21 Apr 2010 80,177 miles

Front suspension knock

Pass 6 Apr 2009 69,522 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 59,195 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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MV05 NEJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV05 NEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MV05 NEJ is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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